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Hoary Footman
Eilema caniola (H?bner, 1808)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2045 / 72.047
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2019

Similar Upper Thames Species
Scarce Footman
Eilema complana
Pigmy Footman
Eilema pygmaeola
Foodplant:   Lichens.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A very recent arrival in the region and appears to be established in the southeast. This follows its colonisation of southeast England and subsequent expansion. Probably breeding in a range of open habitats.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 32 (41%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/09/2022124SP70 - Thame, Longwick
24/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
23/08/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
20/08/2022124SU78 - Henley, Hambleden, Warburg
20/08/2022124TQ09 - Chorleywood, Chalfont St Peter
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